Pressure Washing Aluminum Siding

Put on your protective gloves safety glasses and face mask before you start spraying.

Pressure washing aluminum siding.

Add a detergent solution to the soft or power washer tank. Use a medium pressure level and an angled spray nozzle. Hardboard is more vulnerable to moisture than wood and it s extremely difficult to repair if you accidentally gouge it. Turn on the washer and spray the siding with the detergent.

First rinse the aluminum siding off. Spray tsp onto wet aluminum siding. And in some cases it isn t. House siding made of vinyl aluminium steel wood stucco and brick can all benefit from regular washing.

For persistent stains you may need to pressure wash the aluminum siding. You will want to focus on one side of the house at a time and spray from the top to the bottom. Make sure to repair damaged areas first. Pressure washers can be purchased or rented fairly inexpensively from any home improvement center.

It will increase your home s curb appeal and increase the life. Follow directions that come with the pressure washer when completing the connection and during use. Pressure washing won t stop mildew. If you re using a traditional chemical sprayer pump the tank until you feel resistance.

Prepare the cleaning area. If you find any areas that have thick layers of stained green algae or dirt take a stiff bristle brush to the area so you don t have to increase pressure of the power washer which could crack your vinyl siding. Make sure the aluminum siding is still wet from the rinsing step. Read the instructions on the cleaner packaging to ensure that the mixture is prepared correctly.

A pressure washer can quickly ruin vinyl siding by cracking it with the high pressure stream of water so it s necessary to know which pressure level and nozzle to use. But there are some. You ll want to use a washer that accommodates mixing of your cleaner and water together. Use either a pressure washer on the low pressure setting or a traditional garden hose to dislodge the grime.

Once you gather the cleaning tools begin rinsing the siding with warm water first. Power washing on high pressure may dent your aluminum siding. With the ryobi chemical sprayer you just pop in a battery and turn it on. Next put on the proper safety attire including gloves glasses and a mask.

Pressure washing works on wood vinyl aluminum siding and masonry but due to its high pressure we don t recommend it for hardboard siding. In addition to pressure washing for the sake of cleaning it is also the best way to prep your house for a fresh coat of paint. Next you re ready to scrub.